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Social media negatively impacts psychological well -being.
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So social media has become an integral part of our lives, but it also has impact on psychological well -being.
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It is a growing concern.
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While some argue that social media also have positive effects, such as connecting people and providing a platform for self -expression, the negative impact on mental health cannot be ignored.
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So studies have found that social media use is associated with increased levels of anxiety, depression and loneliness.
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So a study by cross at 2013 found that facebook use was associated with decreased in subjective well -being and life satisfaction.
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Another study by twenge and campbell found that social media use was linked to increased rate of depression and suicide among teenagers.
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Further, social media can contribute to the culture of comparison and competition, leading to the feelings of inadequacy and low self -esteem.
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This is especially harmful for young people who are still in developing their sense of self and identity.
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So linking social media's effect on psychological well -being to programmatic course themes, it is clear that self -care and emotional intelligence have impact of social media...